Associate Director, Scientific Communications, Global Immunology Medical Affairs

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Horsham, PA

1d • $137,000 - $235,750 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Scientific Communications, Global Immunology Medical Affairs is responsible for leading publication planning, scientific communications, and evidence dissemination activities for assigned therapeutic areas, including Atopic Dermatitis and Respiratory indications, and potentially Psoriatic Disease. This role combines scientific expertise, publication leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to support the timely and effective dissemination of clinical and scientific evidence. The Associate Director partners closely with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, and other key stakeholders to develop high-quality scientific communications that advance scientific understanding and support Medical Affairs objectives. The Associate Director serves as a disease-state and study-level expert, providing leadership across publication planning and execution while ensuring scientific accuracy, data integrity, compliance, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, healthcare, or related discipline.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in Scientific Communications, Medical Affairs, Publications, Clinical Research, Medical Communications, or related pharmaceutical industry functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading publication planning and execution within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical communications environments.
• Experience developing and overseeing scientific communication materials, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, congress presentations, and related deliverables.
• Experience collaborating effectively with medical writers, publication vendors, investigators, and cross-functional scientific teams.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects within a matrixed organization.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MPH, MSN, or equivalent).
• Strong scientific acumen with the ability to critically evaluate, interpret, and communicate clinical and scientific data.
• Strong knowledge of publication planning, scientific communications, and evidence dissemination practices.
• Thorough understanding of GPP, ICMJE, CONSORT, AMA, and related publication standards.
• Excellent scientific communication, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across functions and effectively navigate a matrixed environment.
• Proven ability to lead projects, drive execution, and deliver high-quality results.
• Commitment to scientific excellence, compliance, continuous learning, and operational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and applying emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration and iteration, while building team AI literacy and confidence and reinforcing trusted, responsible use and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and execution of publication plans for assigned studies, assets, and therapeutic areas.
• Contribute to publication and scientific communication approaches aligned with Medical Affairs objectives, evidence generation plans, and communication priorities.
• Identify opportunities for data dissemination that maximize scientific impact and support scientific exchange.
• Lead planning and execution of scientific communication deliverables, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, congress materials, plain language summaries, and other scientific communication assets.
• Facilitate publication planning discussions with investigators, authors, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor publication progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to support successful execution.
• Partner with publication managers, medical writers, and external vendors to deliver high-quality scientific communications on time and within scope.
• Provide scientific and operational leadership for assigned publication initiatives.
• Serve as a scientific communications subject matter expert within assigned therapeutic areas.
• Develop and maintain expertise in disease states, treatment landscapes, clinical development programs, real-world evidence, and evolving scientific literature.
• Review, analyze, and interpret clinical and scientific data to support publication development and evidence dissemination activities.
• Provide scientific leadership and quality oversight for publication and scientific communication materials.
• Translate complex scientific data into clear, concise, and evidence-based communications for scientific and healthcare audiences.
• Monitor external scientific developments, competitive activities, and evolving standards of care to identify publication and communication opportunities.
• Ensure scientific communications accurately reflect study methodologies, statistical analyses, outcomes, and clinical relevance.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and applying emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration and iteration, while building team AI literacy and confidence and reinforcing trusted, responsible use and sound judgment.
• Collaborate closely with Medical Directors, Clinical Development teams, Biostatistics, Programming, and other Medical Affairs stakeholders to support publication and scientific communication objectives.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with investigators, authors, scientific experts, and publication contributors.
• Facilitate alignment among key stakeholders to support successful execution of publication plans and communication objectives.
• Effectively influence and collaborate within a highly matrixed environment.
• Ensure publication activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, publication standards, and industry guidelines, including ICMJE, GPP, CONSORT, and AMA requirements.
• Support publication governance activities and maintain documentation associated with publication planning and execution.
• Provide oversight of publication vendors and agency partners to ensure quality, compliance, and adherence to timelines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance publication quality, operational effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Maintain awareness of evolving publication practices, scientific communication trends, and industry standards.
• Lead cross-functional publication teams and scientific communication initiatives for assigned projects and assets.
• Provide scientific mentorship and guidance to publication managers, medical writers, agency partners, and contractors.
• Support capability-building through coaching, knowledge sharing, and scientific content review.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and scientific excellence.
• Provide recommendations to leadership regarding publication opportunities, communication priorities, and process enhancements.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives and organizational objectives that strengthen Scientific Communications capabilities.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• business accident insurance
• group legal insurance
• consolidated retirement plan (pension)
• savings plan (401(k))
• long-term incentive program
• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level